Chiba University Matsudo/Kashiwa Campus Plant Database

ID: 807

Genus ja: ツクバネソウ

Genus en:

# spp.: 27 (from genus_families table) | 2 (from names table)

Accepted: Accepted

Family: Melanthiaceae

Family ja: シュロソウ

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Citation:

Data source	Kind of information	Note
Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 03 Sep 2023	Scientific name & others		Show this Data source

Distribution en: Temp. Eurasia to Indo-China

Description en: Genus of about 20 species of rhizomatous perennials occurring in woodland from Europe to the Caucasus, and from the Himalayas to E. Asia. Erect stems each bear a whorl of 4 or more very variable, lance-shaped to ovate, mid- or dark green leaves, just below a solitary, terminal, wheel-shaped, spider-like, or star-shaped flower, with protruding stamens. The flowers are followed by fleshy, capsular fruits with shiny, black or red seeds; these may cause mild stomach upset if ingested. Suitable for a woodland or peat garden.

Hardiness en: Fully hardy.

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Propagation en: Sow seed in containers outdoors in autumn. Divide after the foliage has died down.

Pests en: Slugs may attack rhizomes and young growth.

Description ja:

Comment: Old World

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Update information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2023-09-03 15:03 by hkokubun@mac.com